GAME• Tuesday marked the first meeting between Ohio State and Winthrop, a member of the Big South Conference. Overall, OSU holds a 15-0 all-time record vs. teams representing the Big South.

TEAM• Leading 47-44 at the 10:42 mark of the second half, the Buckeyes used a 15-3 run to take control of the game.• Ohio State held a 24-8 advantage in points in the paint.• OSU scored 17 points off of 14 Winthrop turnovers.• As a ranked team (AP), No. 7 Ohio State is 435-117 all-time. Ohio State is 314-68 when ranked in the Top 10. • Ohio State extended its non-conference home winning streak to 39-consecutive games, the fifth longest in the nation. The last loss was Dec. 27, 2008 vs. West Virginia.

Thad Matta• Matta is 230-66 during his career at Ohio State and 332-97 overall as a head coach. • In his nine seasons as Ohio State head coach, Matta has compiled a 76-2 record against non-conference opponents at home and a 117-21 record overall against non-conference foes. His teams have never failed to win at least 10 non-Big Ten games.• Matta is 12-0 in his coaching career against members of the Big South Conference. • During the Matta era at Ohio State, the Buckeyes have a record of 191-21 vs. unranked opponents. Over the last three years, the Buckeyes are 61-1 vs. unranked foes. • Ohio State owns a 144-12 home record during the Matta era. The Buckeyes are 62-3 in Columbus over the past four seasons.

Deshaun Thomas• Led all scorers with 21 points.• With 1,101 points, Thomas moves to No. 41 on the all-time scoring list at Ohio State. He needs seven points to surpass Ron Sepic for 40th.• His four assists were a career high. • Has scored in double figures in all 10 games this season and totaled 20 or more points in five of 10 contests. • Made three 3-pointers for the game. Needs two to total 100 for his career.

Aaron Craft• Recorded three steals against the Eagles. He has 188 for his career, good for No. 3 all-time in Ohio State history. David Lighty (2007-11) is No. 2 with 191. Jay Burson (1986-89) is Ohio State’s career leader with 204.• Collected five assists for the game, bringing his career total to 406. Needs nine assists to pass Evan Turner (414) for seventh on the all-time list at Ohio State. • His five rebounds tied a season high.

Lenzelle Smith, Jr.• With 14 points for the game, passed 400 for his career (403).• His three assists tied a season best.• Has scored in double figures in seven of 10 games this season.

Amir Williams• Tied a career high with seven points, all in the second half.

Shannon Scott• Collected six rebounds for the game, a career best.• Has recorded at least one steal in eight-consecutive games.